Order Replacement Death Certificate UK


A UK death certificate is a requirement for accessing pensions, claiming life insurance or even remarriage for widows. Use our simple online application form and within minutes we have your request started. Also, our fees cover checking all data for errors to ensure nothing slows your request. All death certificates are government certified to use for all legal purposes.

How to order a UK Replacement Death Certificate

  1. Complete the online application
  2. Check the details for any errors then go to page two
  3. On page two select the speed you need your document.

If you need assistance, contact us.

The replacement death certificate process

Our reliable process of applying for official death certificate copies is tried and tested to say the least. We’ve been helping thousands of people apply for replacement certificates since 2008. In that time, we’ve had over 40,000 successful applications. And we’re ready and waiting to add you to that list.

So, how do we do it? Firstly, we have a team of experts who specialise in UK certificate replacements. They know all the ins and outs of the regulations and, as such, know what will and won’t pass when it comes to your application. That works hand in hand with our access to official information, meaning we’re perfectly placed to ensure your information is ready to go before submitting it.

In any case, they’re essential to prove that someone has passed. Unfortunately, they can easily get misplaced and lost, causing all types of headaches. At UK Certificates, we offer a fast, simple and hassle-free way to get a replacement death certificate for any kind of legal purpose.

Unlike your local registry office, we won’t reject the applications for minor errors. We won’t waste time and force you to jump through hoops. Instead, we will ensure the details you provide are correct before submitting. How? We have access to official records of information that most individuals simply can’t get. Our applications are accepted first time, cutting weeks or even months off the standard application process. No headaches. Just guaranteed results.

Get an official death certificate replacement

So, what do you need to apply for a replacement death certificate? The person’s driving licence? Proof of address? No. We will request a minimal amount of information needed to complete your application. From there, we will make sure everything is correct and use official records to correct any errors or fill in any blanks. If there’s anything we can’t find, we’ll get in touch with you as soon as we can.

Sound good? Ready to order a replacement death certificate? Start your application below or continue reading to find out more.

What you need, when you need it

Because we check everything over beforehand, you will get a replacement death certificate at the first time of asking. While local registry offices can delay applications when they identify a problem, we offer a service that’s guaranteed to be quick and easy, with zero stress.

Our death certificate services are broken down into three levels, depending on how urgently you need your documents:

  • Standard – dispatched within 10 working days
  • Standard Plus – dispatched within 5 working days
  • Priority – dispatched within 1-2 working days

For you, this means getting exactly what you need without paying a penny more. So, you’re not paying extra for when you don’t need to and you’re not waiting around when you need to get things done. We work quickly and efficiently to ensure all orders are completed within the specified timeframe – if not earlier.

Top rate support

Death certificate copies aren’t something to be taken lightly. We understand that you will have questions before, during and after the ordering process. That’s no problem. We offer support by both phone and email to customers from the UK and abroad.

In England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, we’re on hand to answer any general queries or assist with specific orders. And for customers ordering from abroad, or ordering documents from British embassies worldwide, we have a specialist non-UK phone line to assist you.

That way, we can provide complete support and offer total peace of mind to each and every one of our customers. We even offer free replacements in the rare case of poor-quality and full refunds if we can’t fulfil your order.

After your order 

When you’ve placed your order for a death certificate replacement, we’ll start by making sure the details you’ve provided are 100% correct. After this, the official death certificate will be sent securely using Royal Mail. That way, you can rest assured that it’s in good hands and completely secure.

Time to order? Get started using our form above. Or, for more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us by phone or email.